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Preparation

1. Saute onion and garlic with olive oil or butter (add a dash of salt) at medium high heat for 4-5 minutes or until browned. Add carrot, celery and jalapeno and continue to saute for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
2. Add ground beef in evenly in pieces over the vegetables. Salt and pepper the beef and add cumin. Allow to sear for 1-2 minutes before breaking up into smaller rounds and mixing with vegetables. Brown the beef for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Tabasco and tomato paste. Mixing it into the beef and vegetables. Add tomato sauce and beer, bringing the mixture to a boil, cooking the liquid down for 6-10 minutes (until thick but not dry). Add salt and ketchup to taste.
4. Serve beef mixture on buns/rolls, topping with cheddar if desired.